Portland PTSD Veterans Disability Lawyers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental condition caused by some traumatic event. People with PTSD can suffer from constant anxiety, marked by flashbacks, nightmares and other events. War can trigger PTSD, and a number of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from this condition. Veterans are not the only people who can suffer PTSD, however. Anyone who has suffered severe psychological or physical trauma, such as sexual assault, is at risk for PTSD.
For some people, PTSD can be a crippling condition, preventing people from working or seeking gainful employment. If your PTSD or a loved one's PTSD is interfering with your or his or her ability to function, it is important to seek out all available benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can help people who are unable to support themselves. An experienced attorney can help you address all of these issues.
The Beaverton law firm of Helzer Cromar & Schneider helps people with PTSD receive the appropriate government benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Veterans Administration (VA) have different standards for claimants. Therefore, if you already receive VA benefits, you will not automatically qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits. If you have PTSD, the SSA will need proof that your condition has prevented you from working, or will prevent you from working, for 12 months. With mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and PTSD, you will need appropriate documentation that reflects exactly how PTSD is preventing you from working. This can be a difficult hurdle to clear, and many claims are often denied in their initial stages. Our law firm will work with you and your doctors to give you the best possible opportunity of receiving these benefits.
Contact the Portland PTSD Disability Benefits Attorneys of Helzer Cromar & Schneider
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